My first introduction to essential oils was at a friend’s house. She had a diffuser running in her living room and I was drawn to it. I wish I could tell you what was in it, but I can’t. That detail escapes me. Instead, what was most impactful at that time, was the device itself and knowing there is a better way to clean the air and fill my home with pleasant smells. I had already ditched scented candles, room fresheners and plug-ins, and it was a joyful discovery to learn of this thing called a diffuser. My world just got brighter!Quite simply, it’s a wonderful tool that will bring calm, clarity, comfort and joy all in one. I have one in almost every room of my home. Diffusing has become a part of my bedtime routine. It runs when I need to wake-up, calm down, or simply focus. It helps cleans the air and my cells. Diffusers have become a bright presence in my home and I couldn’t be happier about it. Could I live without my daily aromatherapy? Sure. But, do I want to? No. Whenever I am without it, I miss the benefits it brings.
Before I go on and explain the different kinds of diffusers and how they work, I want to stress the importance of what goes in a diffuser. Just as a hammer, or any tool for that matter, is only as effective as the one using it, so it is with a diffuser and the oils you diffuse. A hammer won’t drive a nail into the wall if not hit with the right strength and precision. So it is with a diffuser. The therapy it brings can only be a good as the oils that are being "driven" into it. Quality matters. Keep that in mind as you read.
Types of Diffusers
The ultrasonic or humidifying diffuser This is the type of diffuser Young Living makes. It disperses tiny essential oil molecules and water into the air using an ultrasonic plate. The plate vibrates and the molecules rise and create a fine mist in the air. This is a great choice for the dry, colder season when you want more moisture in the air. Find these diffuser here Ultrasonic Diffusers
Nebulizing Diffuser The nebulizing diffuser works by pressurized air. A vacuum pulls the oil to the surface of a distribution tube, resulting in a burst of aroma into the air. Nebulizing diffusers don't require water or heat, which makes them low maintenance.
Evaporating Diffusers A diffuser that evaporates essential oils uses a small fan to turn them into gas, which evaporates quickly in the air. The oil is placed on an absorbent pad or wick and the wind from the fan causes the evaporation process in a controlled manner. As the oil evaporates, it does lose some of its potency, so this diffuser is best for the quick, not long lasting aromatherapy.
Heat or Electric Diffusers Instead of using a fan to turn oil into gas, this diffuser uses heat to cause the essential oil to evaporate. As with most things, heat changes the chemical properties of essential oils and may make them either more or less intense, so I don’t recommend using this kind of diffuser. It affects the authenticity of an oil and you miss out on all of the therapeutic benefits.
Another Important Why
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Evening calm and strong
Ingredients
- 4 drops Thieves
- 3 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Frankincense essential oil
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